Self-holder

ABSTRACT

The “Self-Holder” is a companion therapeutic product that is made of a piece of preferred fabric that is slightly smaller than, slightly greater than, or equal to 6 ft×8 ft in size. The “Self-Holder” has three sets of curvaceous “Gatherers” cut into the fabric to allow the consumer to easily gather and tuck the fabric into vital body pressure points. There are three “Gatherers” on the left and right side of the ‘Self-Holder”. The function of the Self-Holder is to enhance mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically therapeutic activities that the Self-Holder is needed to perform; decrease physical stress; encourage relaxation; provide consumers with some of the physical stimulation of being parallel held by their partner when their partner is unavailable; help you show love, compassion, and concern for yourself by holding yourself; and assist you in obtaining mental and emotional comfort by holding yourself.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The field of endeavor to which the Self-Holder pertains is Textiles. TheSelf-Holder will be a companion therapeutic product to my forthcomingself-help book. Based on the prior art patent search I conducted thereis no prior art. There is no prior art for the Self-Holder because thereis not a prior patent that describes the Self-Holder, solves theproblems that the Self-Holder solves, performs the function that theSelf-Holder performs, offers the advantages that the Self-Holder offers,or fully anticipates or renders obvious my claim. Moreover, there is noprior art for the Self-Holder because there is no prior patent that theSelf-Holder improves upon, and the Self-Holder is not drawn toward thespecific problems of a prior patent.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The essential elements of the Self-Holder as claimed include thefollowing: piece of fabric that is slightly less than, slighter greaterthan, or equal to 6 ft×8 ft in size; gender neutral therapeutic colorsthat represent the inventor created mentally, emotionally, andphysically therapeutic activities that consumers will engage in whenthey use the Self-Holder; three sets of what I've named Gatherers cutinto the fabric that allow the consumer to easily gather and tuck theSelf-Holder fabric at vital body pressure points; the Gatherers are cutinto the fabric on the left and right side of the Self-Holder; theGatherers are cut into the fabric at the areas of the fabric that wouldmake contact with an adult female of average height and weight's chestarea, inner thigh area, and below the knees and calves area; theSelf-Holder's length will be long enough to provide the consumer withexcess fabric to tuck under their feet; and the names of the activitiesthat the Self-Holder is needed to perform plus the activities'representative statements, questions, and ornamentation will be appliedto the front side and back side of the Self-Holder.

The Self-Holder does not solve the previously existing problems of priorart because based on my patent search, there is no prior art regardingmy invention. Regarding the object of my invention, the function of theSelf-Holder includes the following: enhance the consumers engagement inthe inventor created mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physicallytherapeutic activities that the Self-Holder is needed to perform;decrease physical stress; encourage relaxation, help consumers givethemselves love, compassion, and care by using the Self-Holder to holdthemselves instead of waiting on someone else to hold them; and supplysome of the physical stimulation and comfort of being parallel held byyour companion when your companion is not available to hold you.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 depicts the front side of the Self-Holder with all of the frontside of Self-Holder elements numbered. The numbered Self-Holder elementsdepicted in FIG. 1 include the following:

-   1. Left Side Gatherer #1;-   2. Right Side Gatherer #1;-   3. Left Side Gatherer #2;-   4. Right Side Gatherer #2;-   5. Left Side Gatherer #3;-   6. Right Side Gatherer #3;-   7. Left Side Foot Tucker;-   8. Right Side Foot Tucker;-   9. Top of Self-Holder;-   10. Front Side of Self-Holder;-   11. Name of Self-Holder Primary Therapeutic Activity, and    Representative Statement and Ornamentation;-   12. Name of #1 Self-Holder Enhancement Therapeutic Activity and    Representative Question;-   13. Name of #2 Self-Holder Enhancement Therapeutic Activity, and    Representative Statement and Ornamentation;-   14. Name of #3 Self-Holder Enhancement Therapeutic Activity, and    Representative Statement and Ornamentation;-   15. Name of #4 Self-Holder Enhancement Therapeutic Activity, and    Representative Question and Ornamentation; and-   16. Bottom of Self-Holder.

FIG. 2 depicts the backside of the Self-Holder with all the backside ofthe Self-Holder elements numbered. The backside of the Self-Holderelements depicted in FIG. 2 includes the following:

-   1. Left Side Gatherer #1;-   2. Right Side Gatherer #1;-   3. Left Side Gatherer #2;-   4. Right Side Gatherer #2;-   5. Left Side Gatherer #3;-   6. Right Side Gatherer #3;-   7. Left Side Foot Tucker;-   8. Right Side Foot Tucker;-   9. Top of Self-Holder;-   10. Front Side of Self-Holder;-   16. Bottom of Self-Holder; and-   17. Backside of Self-Holder and Representative Statement and    Ornamentation

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The Self-Holder is a 6 ft×8 ft piece of fabric with three sets of whatI've named Gatherers cut into the Self-Holder fabric. The Self-Holderwill be available in the standard 6 ft×8 ft size, but it will be also beavailable in smaller and larger specialty sizes to accommodate consumerswith smaller and larger frames. The Gatherers will be used by theconsumer to help them easily gather the Self-Holder fabric together fortucking the Self-Holder fabric into three vital front of body tuckingpoints.

There are three Gatherers on the left side and right side of theSelf-Holder. The Gatherers are cut into the 6 ft×8 ft piece of fabriccreating a curvaceous shape on both the left side and right side of theSelf-Holder. The Self-Holder fabric that extends below the third set ofGatherers is for foot tucking.

The Self-Holder will be used as a companion therapeutic product bypeople who engage in the mentally, emotionally, spiritually, andphysically therapeutic activities that the Self-Holder is needed toperform. The Self-Holder will be available in various colors that Ithink best represent the aforementioned therapeutic activities, and bestrepresent the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical statesconsumers will obtain via the aforementioned therapeutic activities. Thementally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically therapeuticactivities that the Self-Holder is needed to perform, and theactivities' representative statements, questions, and ornamentation willbe applied to the front side and backside of the Self-Holder.

The steps for using the Self-Holder are as follows:

-   1. While you are standing, turn the Self-Holder the long way    (horizontally);-   2. Put the Self-Holder behind you with the front of the Self-Holder    facing your back;-   3. Wrap the Self-Holder around your shoulders like wrapping a shawl    around yourself;-   4. Grab the first set of Gatherers, pull the Gatherers together    towards the center of your chest;-   5. While holding on to the first set of Gatherers, lay down on the    side you prefer to lay on when your partner is parallel holding you    or lay on your back;-   6. Now release the first set of Gatherers and let them naturally    fall in front of your chest;-   7. While laying down on your side or back, grab the second set of    Gatherers and pull them together until they are positioned at your    #2 vital front of body tucking point which is between your inner    thighs then tuck the center fabric tightly between your inner thighs    until you feel the amount of physical stimulation you desire at your    #2 vital front of body pressure points (inner and outer thighs, and    hips) and back of body pressure points (buttocks and back of    thighs). The front of body pressure that the consumer will    experience via this step will mimic the pressure felt when your    partner intertwines his thighs with your thighs while parallel    holding you. The back of body pressure that the consumer will    experience via this step will mimic the pressure you feel when your    partner presses his lap area against your buttocks and back of    thighs while parallel holding you;-   8. While laying down on your side or back, grab the third set of    Gatherers and pull them together until they are positioned at your    #3 vital front of body tucking point which is directly below your    knees, between your legs around your calves area, and tuck the    fabric tightly until you feel the amount of physical pressure you    desire at the #3 vital front of body pressure points (knees and    shins) and back of body pressure point (calves). The front and back    of body pressure that the consumer will experience via this step    will mimic the pressure felt when your partner intertwines his legs    with your legs while holding you;-   9. While laying down on your side or back, use your feet to gather    the left and right side foot tuckers and tuck your feet into the    foot tuckers until you feel the amount of physical pressure you    desire at the #4 vital front of body pressure points (top of feet,    top of toes, and ankles) and back of body pressure points (heels,    bottom of feet, and bottom of toes). The pressure that the consumer    will experience via this step will mimic the pressure felt when your    partner intertwines his feet with your feet while holding you;-   10. Grab the first set of Gatherers and pull the Gatherers back    together towards your chest until you feel the amount of physical    pressure you desire at your #1 vital front of body pressure points    (side and front of shoulders, chest/cleavage area, upper/middle    stomach area and waist) and back of body pressure points (back of    shoulders and upper/middle/lower back). To maintain this physical    pressure, continue to hold the first set of Gatherers near your    chest until your Self-Holding session is complete. The front of body    pressure that the consumer will experience via this step will mimic    the pressure felt when your partner wraps his or her arms around    your side, front shoulder, and chest area and midsection area while    holding you. The back of body pressure that the consumer will    experience via this step will mimic the pressure you feel when your    partner presses his front shoulders against your back shoulders, his    chest against your upper back while holding you, and his    stomach/abdominal area against your middle/lower back while holding    you;-   11. You should now be totally engaged in Self-Holding. If you don't    feel the amount of physical stimulation you prefer, tuck the    Gatherers together more until you feel the amount of physical    stimulation you prefer;-   12. Exhale for the purpose of totally basking in the physical,    mental, and emotional stimulation and comfort the Self-Holder    provides; and-   13. Start your preference Self-Holding Enhancement Activity for this    particular Self-Holding session.

The process of making the Self-Holder includes the following: 1. Obtaina 6 ft×8 ft piece of your preferred fabric that is in your preferencecolor or dye the Self-Holder your preference color; 2. Cut three sets ofcurvaceous Self-Holder Gatherers in the length and width you prefer intothe fabric, consisting of three Gatherers on the left and right side ofthe fabric; 3. Cut the sets of curvaceous Gatherers into the fabric atthe point on the fabric where the Gatherers comes in contact with anadult female of average height and weight's chest, inner thighs, anddirectly below knees and calves area; 4. Slightly fold the raw edges ofthe Self-Holder; 5. Press the folded fabric on the creased part of thefabric with an iron; 6. Stitch/Hem the raw edges of the 6 ft×8 ft pieceof fabric all the way around to prevent the fabric from fraying; and 7.Create and apply the names of the mentally, emotionally, spiritually,and physically therapeutic activities that the Self-Holder is needed toperform, and the activities' representative statements, questions, andornamentation to the Self-Holder.

There are no other prior patents similar to the Self-Holder sodistinguishing the Self-Holder from other inventions is not necessary.Moreover, since there is no prior patent similar to my invention, myinvention does not improve upon any other invention.

The elements of the invention include the following:

-   1. Left Side Gatherer #1;-   2. Right Side Gatherer #1;-   3. Left Side Gatherer #2;-   4. Right Side Gatherer #2;-   5. Left Side Gatherer #3;-   6. Right Side Gatherer #3;-   7. Left Side Foot Tucker;-   8. Right Side Foot Tucker;-   9. Top of Self-Holder-   10. Front Side of Self-Holder;-   11. Name of Self-Holder Primary Therapeutic Activity, and    Representative Statement and Ornamentation;-   12. Name of #1 Self-Holder Enhancement Therapeutic Activity and    Representative Question;-   13. Name of #2 Self-Holder Enhancement Therapeutic Activity, and    Representative Statement and Ornamentation;-   14. Name of #3 Self-Holder Enhancement Therapeutic Activity, and    Representative Statement and Ornamentation;-   15. Name of #4 Self-Holder Enhancement Therapeutic Activity, and    Representative Question and Ornamentation;-   16. Bottom of Self-Holder; and-   17. Backside of Self-Holder and Representative Statement and    Ornamentation.

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 2. What I claim as my invention is a 6 ft wide×8 ft longfabric apparatus for use by people engaging in the activity Self-Holdingand said apparatus includes: a set of curved handles cut into theapparatus at the top of the apparatus with the handles in this setpositioned several feet apart from each other and inches above thesecond set of handles; a second set of curved handles cut into theapparatus at the quarter point of the apparatus with the handles in thisset positioned several feet apart from each other and inches above thethird set of handles; a third set of curved handles cut into theapparatus at the center point of the apparatus with the handles in thisset positioned several feet apart from each other and inches above thefoot tucking fabric; foot tucking fabric positioned below the third setof handles; and names of the activities the apparatus is used for andthe activity's representative statements, questions, and objects locatedon the front and backside of the apparatus.